Labor's Position on Mr. Pickett
The Bays Executive Board took no action endorsing or opposing any candidate in Iowa's Third district. A council member, Mr. Pullen, clarifies the board did not endorse Denison or oppose Pickett, and only ordered a pamphlet on the Bundry civil appropriation bill and Hughes amendment sent to trade unionists. No vote on any candidate was recorded.
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Executive Council
The
State Federation of Labor
Denison
Pickett
Denizon
Third
Pullen
Central Labor Union
Waterloo
PaHen
Congress
Iowa
Thira
Hiis
Labor
Distilling Company Wins Insurance Suit Over Whiskey Value
The Distilling Company of Oskaloosa prevailed in its suit against seventeen fire insurance firms after a warehouse fire in May 1908 caused a 130000 loss. Courts in Ottumwa and St Paul upheld full policy valuations totaling 920,000 with interest and costs. It is unlikely the distillery will be rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
United States District Court
Ottumwa
RoPherson
United States Court of Appeals
St. Paul
McPherson
Oskaloosa, Ja
Woman burned by exploding gasoline blaze at home
Miss Christofferson employed in the C. O. Lamson residence at 426 Third Avenue West was cleaning a hat with gaseline when a blaze started around 11 this morning. She suffered a painful burn to her left arm as the fire spread to the kitchen casing and ceiling before Fire Department No. 2 extinguished it, causing minor damage.
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Christofferson
C. O. Lamson
Third Avenue West
Gaseline
Miss Knoche Improves After Move to Cedar Falls Home
Miss Knoche a longtime Cedar Falls teacher was brought from Colorado to her brother Rev George Knoche's home on Third Avenue West. Rumors of consumption were false she suffers nervous prostration and nervous asthenia. She has improved since arriving in the city and hopes to quickly regain health as homesickness faded with the support of relatives. Mrs T Mo Lynn of Los Angeles Cal Waterloo visiting Mrs J A Webb 411 Allen Street formerly resided at Grundy Center adds context to the scene.
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Miss Knoche
Cedar Falls
Colorado
George Knoche
Third Avenue West
T. Mo Lynn
Los Angeles
Cal
Tain
Waterloo
J. A. Webb
Allen Street
Lynn
Grundy Center
Tena
Appointment of Executrix in Strayer Estate Iowa
Notice states Emma J. Strayer is duly appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate of F A Strayer, deceased, in Black Hawk County. Creditors urged to pay debts and present claims duly authenticated to the executrix or attorney U Hildebrand by November 4, 1910.
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F. A. Strayer
Black Hawk County
Emma J. Strayer
U. Hildebrand
Enlarged trade seen in outlook for fashion goods
Dun’s review notes heavier monthly settlements boosting currency flow to move crops and improve outlook. Retail demand strengthens for winter supplies and costly goods like apparel, furs, jewelry. wholesale trade remains solid in dry goods, footwear, millinery and home goods. mail orders rise for dress goods and linens. rail and steel production stays steady with rising demand for rails and equipment.
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Chicago
Dun's_ review
R. G. Dun & Ga
Sage
Iiand
Golden wedding celebrated near New Hartford
William and Mrs. Perry marked their golden anniversary at a gathering five miles northwest of New Hartford on November 1 attended by 55 guests including relatives from Hampton and Illinois. A fine dinner was served, and the couple received many valuable gifts.
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Marshal Burns
Webb Winegar
Eugene
Oregon
William Ward
Shell Rock
R. H. Ward
Lewis Wood
Waterloo
WN. H. Wolfensperger
Chenoweth
Grace Farnsworth
Cedar Falls
Alana Ingalls
J. E- Mayo
Ford
Alice Bourquin
Allison
J. Riehbenstein
Louisa Lantz
Fayette
Lantz
F. H. Mack
Dows
Fred Branson
American Express Company
Dubuque
G. M. Jonson
Los Angeles
Calif
Fred Hal
Giant of the sea ready to cross the Atlantic
In Belfast workmen finish the Olympic the largest ship, soon to sail to New York. The 46000 ton liner will carry 860 crew and 6000 passengers, cost 7.5 million dollars, and surpass rivals by 13000 tons and about 100 feet in length. It will operate between New York and Liverpool this winter.
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Atlantic
Belfast
Ireland
Olymipie
New York
Livernosl
Mailing pointer for Waterloo advertisers
Waterloo post office workers report about 5000 one cent circulars mailed from the city will miss delivery due to outdated mailing lists and addresses. Many addresses show residents moved or deceased within months, with average daily address changes of twenty five. Advertisers using three month old lists risk poor results and increased undeliverable fourth class mail.
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Waterloo
Southern land values to rise due to advertising drive
Southern immigration record highs are attributed to heavy advertising by the S. C. and the cooperation of Mississippi and Louisiana authorities. The speaker believes the next two years will bring an unprecedented jump in southern land values, unmatched in any other region.
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S. C
Mississippi
Louisiana
Captain Merry describes immigration work in the south
Capt J F Merry the Illinois Central general immigration agent based in Manchester arrived in the city for a brief visit before heading to Des Moines. He has spent about thirty years with the Central mainly securing desirable immigration to the south. He said results of his efforts are now more evident than ever and prospects for continued migration look promising.
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J. F. Merry
Illinois Central
Manchester
Des Moines
Merry
The
Central
Will Free Self of Liquor Habit Will Seek Chicago Treatment
Barrett, a Waterloo attorney and real estate agent, collapsed in police court and serves a 30 day drunkenness sentence. He plans to seek thorough treatment in Chicago and vows to break the drink habit with support from friends. He was adopted as an orphan boy, educated locally, and later admitted to the bar. his intellect and humor are noted as he hopes to recover.
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Will Barrett
Chicago
Mr. Barrett
Waterloo
Cadillac Winner To Make Endurance Run
C M Morris who drove the winning Cadillac in the Thursday race with the Maytag car is conducting a twelve hour steady run to prove the car’s endurance. He started at 7 oclock and will continue until seven this evening visiting Reinbeck along the same route as the race. Illinois Central westbound No 5 passenger train was about two and a half hours late with no stated cause.
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Maytag
C. M. Morris
Ilinois Central
The Third Derelict Haunting Penang Cocoa Grove Mystery
A shipboard narrator recalls Shackleford the Englishman and his coerced Chinese crew at a Penang cocoa grove. Apes attack, bars fail, two derelict steamers drift near a ruined plantation, and the jungle siege ends with a final shocking reveal aboard the third derelict.
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Shackleford
Cocoanut Grove
Indictment Hears Scheme to Defame State's Attorney
Chicago November reports that Attorney Charles E. Erbstein Arthur McBride and three others were indicted by the Cook County Grand Jury on conspiracy to defame State's Attorney Wayman and obstruct justice. Bonds set at 10000 each, special state's attorney John Barton Payne appointed, seven witnesses testified, details reveal plans to disbar Wayman and question Browne's lawyer.
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Chicago
Charles E. Erbstein
Arthur McBride
Cook County
Grand
Wayman
Marcus Kavanagh
John Barton Payne
Payne
Erbstein
McBride
Erbetein
Grant McCutchen
Lee O'Neil Browne
Hearst
Chicago American
Les O'Neil Browne
Browne
John L. Fogle
Chicago Bar Association
Bank Clearings In Waterloo Week Ending November 5 1910
Bank clearings for Waterloo for the week ending Saturday Nov 5 1910 totaled 1 269 597 66 with daily figures 235 075 20 Monday 194 416 78 Tuesday 265 741 29 Wednesday 198 167 85 Thursday 299 719 87 Friday and 208 476 72 Saturday Realty transfers in Black Hawk County for the week ending Nov 4 1910 show 41 deeds 32 625 00 27 mortgages 46 262 50 319 288 25 with total instruments recorded to date 6 933 and up 1 236 from last year 4 657 to date
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Black Hawk County Abstract Company
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Sears Roebuck to issue 33 1 3 percent stock dividend
Chicago reports from trusted sources that Sears Roebuck & Co may cut a $10,000,600 stock dividend for common stockholders, expanding common stock from $30 million to $40 million. Officials claim earnings will exceed last year's by 25 to 30 percent, with a probable 17 percent yield on $40 million in common stock.
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Chicago
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Cuban Liberals Sweep Election In Havana Provisional Returns
Havana reports election returns showing the Liberal party winning every province though incomplete totals. Conservatives make notable gains since 1903 as figures continue to come in from across Cuba.
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Havana
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MR. Pickett
E. G. Pullen
Denis Denison
Bays Executive Board
Congressman
State of Iowa
Apparel, Furs
New Hartford
England
South
Cadillac
American Pres Association
Tag
Tropica
Liverpool
Penang
Longetreth
Msty Bulka
Calcutta
MacPherson
Steene
Secon
Indigt Erbstein
Grand Jury
Sears, Roebuck CO
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